The MaXi Family

The MaXi family is a network of volunteers and climbing gyms in Switzerland, that brings asylum seekers and the local climbing community together.

During our bouldering sessions, the participants work off their energy in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, make new contacts and use their newly acquired German and French language skills. At the same time, the positive effects of the sport unfold. Self-confidence is strengthened, problem-solving skills are trained and physical and mental health is fostered.

Currently we are active in 13 cities all over Switzerland.

maxiMiNimum in Zurich

Our maxiMiNimum sessions take place at Minimum Bouldering Gym in Zurich every Sunday from 13:00 to 15:00.

Contact: angela@climbaid.org, lhamo@climbaid.org & dimi@climbaid.org

MaxiCity in Kriens

Our MaxiCity sessions take place at Cityboulder in Kriens every Monday from 18:30 to 20:30.

Contact: pablo@climbaid.org

MaxiPlus in Winterthur

Our MaxiPlus sessions take place at 6a plus in Winterthur every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 15:30 to 17:00.

Contact: leah@climbaid.org & luul@climbaid.org

MaxiLinth in Näfels

Our MaxiLinth sessions take place every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:00

Contact: joane@climbaid.org

MaxiBloc in Bern

Our MaxiBloc sessions take place at O’BLOC in Bern every Thursday from 20:15 to 22:00.

Contact: sarah@climbaid.org & marion@climbaid.org

MaxiGallus in St. Gallen

Our MaxiGallus sessions take place at Die Kletterhalle in St. Gallen every Wednesday from 16:00 to 18:00.

Contact: karin@climbaid.org

MaxiArea in Zug

Our MaxiArea sessions take place at Freiruum Boulder Area in Zug every Monday from 18:30 to 20:00.

Contact: liesbeth@climbaid.org & alessia@climbaid.org

MaxiUP in Delémont

Our MaxiUP sessions take place at BlocUP in Delémont every Friday from 17:30 to 18:30.

Contact: romain@climbaid.org & katherine@climbaid.org

MaxiFelsly in Basel

Our MaxiFelsly sessions take place at ELYS Boulderloft in Basel in cooperation with the association Felsly every Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00.

Contact: max@climbaid.org & jens@climbaid.org

MaxiPlanet in Geneva

Our MaxiPlanet sessions take place at Planet Climbing Gym in Geneva in cooperation with the association Rookie Slash every Friday from 17:30 to 19:00.

Contact: elise@climbaid.org